The Washington Redskins come into this game with a win over Philadelphia, while the Cowboys are coming off a loss in OT to the New Orleans Saints.

This game is going to decide the division, and winner takes all.

This game would have been predicted highly unlikely based on the fines and implications that were placed on both teams before FA was about to begin, by the Giants owner John Mara only to find his beloved Giants on the outside looking in and needing a LOT of help to actually make the playoffs. Quite ironic.

That being said, this game is going to be different than the first time the two teams met. RGIII is not completely 100% and while he will play, and gives the Skins the best chance to win, his mobility helps when you have a blitzing defense like the Cowboys and DeMarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer.

The Cowboys pass defense has been suspect at times and the CB play is still trying to get into a systemic pattern that works.

Jim Haslett was able to dial up a defensive scheme that was able to confuse Romo and that is going to be needed again in this game.

Botht teams are going to come out playing their game. The Redskins have to figure out two players overall, Jason Witten and Dez Bryant. I am not suggesting that forgetting about Miles Austin is something that should be considered, but the two big threats are Witten and Bryant.

The Redskins defense is going to be ready for this game as they understand what is at stake. But asking to shut down Bryant and Witten is going to be a monumental task. The Cowboys running game is on when its on, but when its off, they flat out suck. This is tribute to their terrible offensive line. And the Redskins need to take advantage of this line problem and get pressure in the gaps to push the runs outside for the LB's to clean up.

I think that Romo has a lot of pressure on him to win this game and will look to unleash all restraints to find a way to win. I think the Redskins need to play their game, control the clock with the run and let Morris gain some good yards on the ground to set up the play action pass that has been the balance to offset the speed of speed rushers.

I think that Griffin will shrug off the pressure and go out with his calm cool poise and try to make plays and get off the stump early and never look back. That is how the defense tends to play better.

I think that this game is close as both teams are going to play with passion and determination. But I think that the home crowd determines this game and that the passionate fans of the once non existent fan base comes out in full force and fuel the Redskins to a win.

I get more nervous week to week. As I stated before,the crowd at fedex has to make noise the ENTIRE game when Romos on the field. We need every edge we can get. It'll be hard to get to Romo,even with their horrible o line. Contain Dez!!! Murray is overrated imo so not worried about him. Let RG3 use his legs and build an early lead. I think a huge difference maker we have in this game we didn't have in the last...Richard Crawford,he is excelling at PRs and looks like he may be the future at CB,stick him on Harris.Ware has a shoulder injury which should make him much less of a force . Im sooooo excited!!!!_________________
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In other news, I am actually really excited for the game. The Cowboys are playing inspired football despite all their injuries. And the Redskins are simply electrifying. I expect it to be a close contest, although I don't see us winning. We have the heart & will - just the injuries have left us without the talent to win._________________

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I'm very, very excited about this game! Not nervous at all. I haven't been this excited about a game since the Seahawks playoff game of 07-08. I'm ready! This is what they practiced all offseason for, this is what they worked so hard for, this is it! A chance at their own destiny to get into the playoffs for the first time since 07-08. A chance to have a home playoff game for the first time since 99-2000. _________________RIP SSFmike23md

I want blood! If I was a Roman General I'd be giving the thumbs down like a [inappropriate/removed]! Nothing and I mean nothing would be a sweeter end to a regular season than winning the Division while simultaneously destroying the dreams and aspirations of the Boys._________________http://www.careercenter.umich.edu/images/dc_skyline.jpg

For the second consecutive season, the NFC East championship game will be the final game of the regular season.

The NFL has confirmed that the Week 17 Cowboys-Redskins game has been flexed to Sunday Night Football on NBC on December 30. That decision was widely expected, as Cowboys-Redskins will determine the winner of the NFC East and is the biggest game of the final week of the season.

We need to find a way to stop Dez and Witten, that's the key. No idea who's going to be able to do it...

pressure! In the first half last game va the cowboys we got a lot of pressure on romo and the offense before we went into a prevent in the second half. It worked. Their OL is suspect, they will struggle with our zone blitzes, corner blitzes, safety blitzes, ilb blitzes and exotic blitzes. Their RBs are fumble prone. That's why they lost to the saints. We just have to keep doing what we've been doing since the bye week. Get pressure and force turnovers._________________RIP SSFmike23md

We need to find a way to stop Dez and Witten, that's the key. No idea who's going to be able to do it...

pressure! In the first half last game va the cowboys we got a lot of pressure on romo and the offense before we went into a prevent in the second half. It worked. Their OL is suspect, they will struggle with our zone blitzes, corner blitzes, safety blitzes, ilb blitzes and exotic blitzes. Their RBs are fumble prone. That's why they lost to the saints. We just have to keep doing what we've been doing since the bye week. Get pressure and force turnovers.

Our RB's are fumble prone? Eehhh....not sure I agree with that. What lost the game more than the fumble was our defense. We are down 6 starters, down to our 5th and 6th ILB, 3 NT, SS gone, and I beleive 2 backup corners/safties. Now Ware is hurt, not sure of his status. We got killed by flares to the RB's and passing to the TE.

Yeah...the fumble at the 5 hurt, but Murray is not a fumbler. I don't blame Murray for the fumble. His legs were twisted under him and your bodys natural instinct is to do whatever it has to, to protect itself. In this case he let go of the ball (as it was being pulled on by defenders) so he could get his upper body back to a somewhat normal postition. Yeah....it sounds like a lame excuse. But while watching the game I replayed that several times and that just seemed to be the case.

THis goes without saying, but Dez is on fire right now. It will be interesting to see how you guys game plan for him.

We need the real RG3 to show up next week if we want to win this game. IMO RG3 looked a lil timid yesterday to actually run out of the pocket. We can't have that come next week with the speed of Dallas pass rushers. I see the game basically as a repeat of the first, if RG3 has his feet back. Resulting in us winning a high scoring game. Both deffense will get torched but Romo will make the costly mistake late in the game and RG3 seize's the opportunity to lead us to victory at Fedex Feild._________________

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Ughhhhhhhhh. Why did this have to be the Sunday night game? Because of this, not only will I not be on the forum, but I can't watch the game at all! DAMMIT! Looks like I'll have to track the game from my phone._________________RIP SuperSkinFan

Good luck this week guys. Destroy the Cowboys because I hate them and stuff. _________________Andy constantly was drafting slower, undersized guys with hearts of gold who loved helping old ladies across the street. Unfortunately for them he couldn't teach them how not to get run over.

Someone help me.. If we lose the game , why are the Cowboys Champions of the NFC East ? I guess they have the tie breakers in their favor? Donb't we still hold the Conf record edge? We'd be tied at head to head and Division records I think..
If this be a stoopid question-- forgive me .. Maybe it's a DUH moment .

We need to find a way to stop Dez and Witten, that's the key. No idea who's going to be able to do it...

pressure! In the first half last game va the cowboys we got a lot of pressure on romo and the offense before we went into a prevent in the second half. It worked. Their OL is suspect, they will struggle with our zone blitzes, corner blitzes, safety blitzes, ilb blitzes and exotic blitzes. Their RBs are fumble prone. That's why they lost to the saints. We just have to keep doing what we've been doing since the bye week. Get pressure and force turnovers.

Our RB's are fumble prone? Eehhh....not sure I agree with that. What lost the game more than the fumble was our defense. We are down 6 starters, down to our 5th and 6th ILB, 3 NT, SS gone, and I beleive 2 backup corners/safties. Now Ware is hurt, not sure of his status. We got killed by flares to the RB's and passing to the TE.

Yeah...the fumble at the 5 hurt, but Murray is not a fumbler. I don't blame Murray for the fumble. His legs were twisted under him and your bodys natural instinct is to do whatever it has to, to protect itself. In this case he let go of the ball (as it was being pulled on by defenders) so he could get his upper body back to a somewhat normal postition. Yeah....it sounds like a lame excuse. But while watching the game I replayed that several times and that just seemed to be the case.

THis goes without saying, but Dez is on fire right now. It will be interesting to see how you guys game plan for him.

Anyway....this should be a fun one. Just like old times.

Heres to no injuries.....

Merry Christmas.

sounds like you have a lot of excuses for Murray... Hmmm I've seen Felix jones and Murray have trouble holding onto the ball throughout their careers. I guess we'll see what happens._________________RIP SSFmike23md